About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You Will Have

Product Analyst will research, identify and support the of build product features. Product Analysts will partner with the Product Managers, Product Owners and agile delivery teams.

As a Product Analyst, you should have research and problem-solving skills, an understanding of software development and the ability to communicate effectively.  You will ensure ongoing product support which may include story writing, documentation and testing input. The Product Analyst will also help manage the backlog.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for gathering and interpreting data from various sources, identifying key insights, and providing actionable recommendations to drive product development and enhancement.
• Collaborate with team(s) and Stakeholder(s) to discover and deliver the best solution to the market problem(s) presented by the Product Manager or Product Owner (business).
• Working with a variety of internal and external partners to elicit and document business requirements for user stories.
• Help Product Owner and scrum team to plan work in upcoming sprints, considering a variety of factors such as priority, effort/cost, complexity, dependencies, and business and system impacts
• Help document the technology/business needs into product backlog stories/items.
• Attends sprint ceremonies and is available to team during the sprint for clarifications and acceptance of user stories.
• Aid where needed throughout sprints for the development team, such as answering questions on requirements and providing input on testing strategy.
• Maintain technical documentation of system and business processes.
• Build strong relationships with team members, business users, stakeholders, subject matter experts, vendors, to help navigate through problems, decisions, and related implications.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills 
• Experience with writing business/functional requirements and Agile methodologies
• Solid written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to negotiate expectations between multiple parties 
• Exposure to process improvement with high level of execution focus preferred.
• High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or business, technical degree or a relevant field
• Experience working in the managed care/healthcare insurance industry

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $67,200.00 - $89,100.00 - $111,000.00 Annual

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Role Designation

Hybrid

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

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